Controls Service Engineer — Hybrid, On‑Call Automation Expert

ATA Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist is seeking a Controls Service Engineer in Nottingham to provide vital technical support to clients. The position involves responding to PLC-related issues both remotely and onsite, working on a hybrid schedule with on-call duties. Candidates should have significant PLC experience and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled team, working with top manufacturing companies in the UK.

Benefits

Company Pension

Time off in lieu

25 Days holiday

Car Allowance or Company Car

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Electrical/Controls.
• Experience working with PLCs.
• Ability to communicate well with clients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to logged tickets for minor faults.
• Log onto customer PLCs remotely for troubleshooting.
• Be available for client calls/emails due to PLC-related faults.
• Provide remote/onsite support to resolve issues.

Skills

Significant experience with PLCs to modification/design level

Solid client facing/communication skills

Ability to log in remotely via VPN

Self-reliant and self-motivated

Education

Electrical/Controls Apprenticeship/HNC or Degree

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

A leading automation specialist is seeking a Controls Service Engineer in Nottingham to provide vital technical support to clients. The position involves responding to PLC-related issues both remotely and onsite, working on a hybrid schedule with on-call duties. Candidates should have significant PLC experience and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled team, working with top manufacturing companies in the UK.